Theatre History/Critical Studies Courses

These two undergraduate courses, which are support studies for B.F.A. programs in the Conservatory of Theatre Arts and Film, may be counted toward the 30 liberal arts credits required for the B.F.A. degree.

Dramatic Structure
THC 1050 / 4 credits / Fall
A study of Aristotle’s Poetics, plus an in-depth analysis of dramatic structures (form, theme, style, genre, and characterization) as applied to selected plays and films.

History of the Theatre
THC 2010 / 4 credits / Spring
A study of the history of world theatres from their origins through the present.

These two graduate courses are support studies for the M.F.A. program in theatre design/technology; descriptions are available upon request from the Design/Technology Office, (914) 251-6850.

Graduate Seminar in History of the Theatre
THC 5010 / 4 credits / Fall

Graduate Seminar in Dramatic Structure
THC 5050 / 4 credits / Spring